nanoFabUK Symposium 2026

nanoFabUK is a national collaborative platform led by Research Technical Professionals (RTPs), designed to support and enhance the UK’s nanofabrication infrastructure. This initiative is led by the universities of: Manchester, Cambridge, Glasgow, Lancaster, Nottingham, Sheffield, Southampton, Swansea, Royal Holloway University of London, University College London and Imperial College London.

nanoFabUK’s vision is to connect nanofabrication RTPs across the country with the purpose of enhancing their expertise and stimulate innovation, through a range of knowledge exchange activities such as symposiums, technical workshops, and industry-led training events. The network will benefit not only RTPs who maintain this infrastructure, but also the academic and industrial end-users who rely on it through enhanced provision of nanofabrication services.

The UK has a solid international reputation as one of the leaders in Science and Technology, despite gaps in the technical workforce. We believe that nanoFabUK will contribute to closing this gap, giving the UK an edge over its competitors.